Tour Scots Irish Tour - 15 Days/14 Nights | Visit United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ireland

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Hear traditional Irish music at Crosskeys Inn in Antrim, Ireland’s oldest thatched pub. This stone cottage, with its turf fires, was built in 1654.

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Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)

Accommodation

Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club Columba Hotel Muthu Newton Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Europa Hotel Station House Hotel - Letterkenny Kilronan Castle Temple Gate Hotel Killarney Plaza Hotel Radisson Blu Royal Hotel - Dublin

Meals

14 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch (L) and 11 Dinners (Tattoo depatures have 10 dinners) (D)

Hygieneprotocol

For guests traveling with CIE Tours after January 1, 2023, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required.

Guide

Local guide

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Day 1 Day 1: Edinburgh | Scotch Whisky Experience*
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Edinburgh | Scotch Whisky Experience*

Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your hotel. Head out to The Scotch Whisky Experience on the famed Royal Mile. Learn about the art and aromas of whisky production, taste a dram of single malt or blended whisky, and view the world’s largest collection of Scotch whisky. For dinner you’ll hear colorful tales of Scottish history and culture while tasting a range of flavorful whiskies paired with local dishes. (August 6-22 departures will instead have free time to explore and dine independently.)
Day 2 Day 2: Edinburgh Panoramic Tour | Edinburgh Castle | Independent Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Edinburgh Panoramic Tour | Edinburgh Castle | Independent Sightseeing

See the highlights of central Edinburgh including the bustling Princes Street and the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town.” Walk along part of the Royal Mile andvisit Edinburgh Castle to see the Scottish Crown Jewels. The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore. Dine independently this evening. (The August 6 - 22 departures attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade.)
Day 3 Day 3: Chocolate Tasting | Blair Castle | Highlands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Chocolate Tasting | Blair Castle | Highlands

Head through the scenic countryside of Perthshire to visit Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier for a tasting of award-winning chocolates with an expert chocolatier. All the chocolates are made on-site with sustainable ingredients, including local heather honey and berries, and fresh cream from local herds of Scottish Friesians. Next, visit Blair Castle; this citadel, with its romantic turrets and towers, dates back to the 13th century. Continue through majestic Highland scenery to Inverness (Sunday departures) or Nairn (Tuesday departures).
Day 4 Day 4: Loch Ness | Isle Of Skye | Armadale Castle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Loch Ness | Isle Of Skye | Armadale Castle

Travel alongside Loch Ness, passing the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle. Cross to the Isle of Skye by bridge and visit Armadale Castle, returning by ferry. Take the “Road to the Isles” past lochs, lush woodlands, and heather-covered moors of the majestic Highlands, stopping for photos around scenic Glencoe. Continue through The Trossachs to your hotel in Dunblane.
Day 5 Day 5: Stirling Castle | Ferry To Belfast
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Stirling Castle | Ferry To Belfast

Head to Stirling, where you’ll tour Stirling Castle. Perched on volcanic rock above the town, this grand castle is one of Scotland’s most important. Explore the richness of the 16th-century decor of the palace, once the childhood home to Mary Queen of Scots. Drive on through southwestern Scotland to Cairnryan and board the ferry to Belfast, where you’ll dine in your hotel this evening.
Day 6 Day 6: Titanic Belfast | Belfast Walking Tour | Crosskeys Inn
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Titanic Belfast | Belfast Walking Tour | Crosskeys Inn

At Titanic Belfast, delve into the history of the famous liner. Walk with a local guide to see the imposing City Hall in Donegall Square and Victorian buildings, including the Opera House and the Crown Liquor Saloon. Your afternoon is free to explore. In the evening, visit Crosskeys Inn for dinner and entertainment in a
Day 7 Day 7: Nine Glens Of Antrim | Giant’S Causeway | Derry Walking Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Nine Glens Of Antrim | Giant’S Causeway | Derry Walking Tour

Enjoy ocean and mountain scenery as you travel the Nine Glens of Antrim. Discover the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns rising out of the sea, and pause for photos at the Dunluce Castle ruins. Head to Derry for a walking tour with a local guide to see how this city, with its painful history, has been transformed into a thriving cultural hub. Proceed on to your hotel in Letterkenny.
Day 8 Day 8: Glenveagh National Park | Donegal | Belleek Pottery | Kilronan Castle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Glenveagh National Park | Donegal | Belleek Pottery | Kilronan Castle

Visit Glenveagh National Park where Captain Adair built Glenveagh Castle in 1870. Enjoy a guided tour and stroll the extensive gardens. Head to Donegal town, and visit CIE Tours preferred shopping partner Triona Design before enjoying free time to explore the town and have lunch independently. Head to Belleek Pottery to watch skilled craftspeople create delicate, highly decorative pieces. Travel to luxurious Kilronan Castle with time to relax before dinner in the castle’s fine restaurant.
Day 9 Day 9: Arigna Mining | Lough Key Forest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Arigna Mining | Lough Key Forest

Visit the Arigna Mining Experience to discover local history and life as a coal miner in the Arigna Valley. Visit Lough Key Forest Park to explore how humans have shaped the landscape on this old estate over thousands of years. Walk through tunnels used by servants in the 19th century, see the sunken garden, and then walk along with the Tree Canopy Bridge for panoramic views of nature and the shimmering lake. Return to the charming village of Ballyfarnon and relax in your castle hotel before dinner.
Day 10 Day 10: Galway Walking Tour | Cliffs Of Moher | Medieval Castle Banquet
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Galway Walking Tour | Cliffs Of Moher | Medieval Castle Banquet

Head to Galway and join a local guide for a gentle walking tour. See the narrow streets, the medieval city walls, and Lynch’s Castle. Travel through the Burren and see its limestone hills, often blooming with a vast array of wildflowers. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, soaring high above the Atlantic. In the evening, head out to a castle for a medieval-style banquet.
Day 11 Day 11: South Pole Inn | Dingle Peninsula | Slea Head | Killarney
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: South Pole Inn | Dingle Peninsula | Slea Head | Killarney

Take a ferry across the River Shannon Estuary to discover the Dingle Peninsula. Enjoy the views from Slea Head at the westernmost tip. Stop in Dingle to explore and sip an Irish coffee at the South Pole Inn. Head to Killarney, a town settled beside three lakes in the shadow of Ireland’s highest mountains.
Day 12 Day 12: Jaunting Car Ride | Ring Of Kerry Highlights | Sheepdog Demonstration
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Jaunting Car Ride | Ring Of Kerry Highlights | Sheepdog Demonstration

Enjoy a horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle for views of Lough Leane, Killarney’s largest lake. Visit Moriarty’s, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe. Next, see the highlights of the Ring of Kerry scenic drive, with its breathtaking vistas of mountains, cliffs and beaches. Head to Kenmare for lunch. Visit a traditional farm and see dogs herding sheep. Return to Killarney for a free evening.
Day 13 Day 13: Blarney Castle | Abbey Tavern
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Blarney Castle | Abbey Tavern

Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone or stroll through the gardens. Travel through the rich dairy country of Cork and Tipperary, past the gentle slopes of the Galtee Mountains. Arrive in Dublin and enjoy a festive dinner at the Abbey Tavern followed by traditional entertainment.
Day 14 Day 14: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour In Dublin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour In Dublin

Explore Dublin at your own pace with an independent Dublin open-top bus tour and a visit to one of Dublin’s top attractions - Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, or GPO Museum.
Day 15 Day 15: Tour Ends In Dublin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Tour Ends In Dublin

Your tour ends after breakfast.

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Scots Irish Tour - 15 Days/14 Nights

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Itinerary of your trip Scots Irish Tour - 15 Days/14 Nights

Day 1: Edinburgh | Scotch Whisky Experience*

Day 2: Edinburgh Panoramic Tour | Edinburgh Castle | Independent Sightseeing

Day 3: Chocolate Tasting | Blair Castle | Highlands

Day 4: Loch Ness | Isle Of Skye | Armadale Castle

Day 5: Stirling Castle | Ferry To Belfast

Day 6: Titanic Belfast | Belfast Walking Tour | Crosskeys Inn

Day 7: Nine Glens Of Antrim | Giant’S Causeway | Derry Walking Tour

Day 8: Glenveagh National Park | Donegal | Belleek Pottery | Kilronan Castle

Day 9: Arigna Mining | Lough Key Forest

Day 10: Galway Walking Tour | Cliffs Of Moher | Medieval Castle Banquet

Day 11: South Pole Inn | Dingle Peninsula | Slea Head | Killarney

Day 12: Jaunting Car Ride | Ring Of Kerry Highlights | Sheepdog Demonstration

Day 13: Blarney Castle | Abbey Tavern

Day 14: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour In Dublin

Day 15: Tour Ends In Dublin

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